About this service
Founded in 1984 on the principles of creativity, community involvement and enterprise, the Bromley by Bow Centre offers a wide range of services and activities to support local residents’ health and wellbeing.
Recognising that health is shaped by factors such as housing, income, relationships and access to opportunities, the Centre’s pioneering model of community health focuses on preventing problems before they arise and bringing support together.
Bromley by Bow Centre remains closely aligned to its founding partners – Bromley by Bow Health, Bromley by Bow United Reform Church and Poplar HARCA – who continue to share our vision for healthier, happier, more productive communities built on creativity, friendship and enterprise.
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Preventing problems before they arise and bringing support together, means healthier individuals, families and communities. We do this through four key pillars of work: Health and Wellbeing, Advice and Support, Employability, Enterprise and Learning, and Community Inclusion. We are lucky to sit in a wonderfully green space (Bob’s Park) and boast an ArtFix Café on site, providing a great communal space for all to make use of.
In early 2026, Bromley by Bow Centre proudly joined Family Action. Together, we’re strengthening long standing local services and expanding opportunities to support communities across Tower Hamlets.
Note: please find more information on BBBC’s separate website (including eligibility criteria for referrals) by clicking here.
Our Health and Wellbeing services support the whole person, fostering friendships and encouraging purpose. We work with people to lead healthier lives for improved physical and mental health.
- A warm welcome to all in our Welcome Hub, the main place to access all of our services and activities.
- Personalised one-to-one support to understand what help people need and connect them with the right services.
- Staff-led and peer-led groups that help improve the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
- Supporting local community projects, often through community-led grant funding.
- Social prescribing support, connecting people with community activities and services that can improve wellbeing.
- Access to quality food through Food Pantry and Fruit and Veg on Prescription programmes.
- Community events.
Our Advice and Support services work alongside individuals and families to build financial resilience and put minds at ease.
- Tailored advice on welfare benefits, housing, debt, energy costs and money management.
- Information, advice and practical support through one-to-one sessions, casework and workshops.
Our Employability, Enterprise and Learning programmes build skills, encourages enterprise and backs entrepreneurs. We support local residents to build connections, develop skills and access employment, education and business opportunities.
- Employability: Supporting people into jobs through one-to-one support and workshops.
- Provide in-work support, helping the transition into work and to overcome challenges.
- Enterprise: Funding and support for people starting or growing a business.
- Learning: Accredited ESOL courses focused on speaking, listening, reading and writing, alongside non-accredited courses that help people build confidence, make connections and become more involved in community life.
Our Community Inclusion services are built on care and creativity, empowering people to feel a sense of belonging while developing confidence and motivation through a variety of social and artistic activities.
- Social Care: Personalised activities and support for people with disabilities.
- Open Access: A wide range of activities open to everyone.
Our room and space hire service offers unique opportunities for local groups, businesses and individuals to hire rooms and spaces at the Centre. Contact us on [email protected] for any room hire enquiries.
- Variety of rooms and spaces for hire or rent: one off events for charities or companies; short-term project space for activities or creative pursuits or physical exercise groups; longer-term rental available for local businesses or charities.
Bob’s Park and ArtFix Cafe
Bromley by Bow Centre sits within a gorgeous green park with trees and comfy grass for local residents, staff, volunteers and visitors to enjoy. And the Centre is lucky to have ArtFix Café on site, providing great coffee and food, open to all.
- Bob’s Park offers spaces for reflection, connection, sport and community bonding.
- ArtFix Café provides a place for local residents to take some time out, a place for staff to meet, talk and think – a communal area of great value.
Referrals
Find more information on BBBC’s website – including eligibility criteria for referrals.
Impact reporting
See more on the Bromley by Bow Centre’s work and pioneering model of community health in the recent annual review.
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